West African Drumming & Movement for All Ages and Abilities In-Person
Join us for an introduction to West African Drumming & Movement workshop with M'Bemba Bangoura. This mini lesson includes a short performance. Adults with special needs are strongly encouraged to join us. If you need a drum, please let us know in the online registration form. Please register each person attending online. Thank you to EarthBeat Music for cohosting this event. Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
- Date:
- Friday, April 25, 2025
- Time:
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Dutcher Community Room
- Audience:
- Adults Teens
- Categories:
- Art, Music, and Movies Local Interests and Community
A native of Guinea, West Africa, M’Bemba Bangoura began playing the djembe drum at the age of seven. By the age of twenty-one, he was acclaimed as a master drummer and was invited to play for Ballet Djoliba, the national company of Guinea. He has traveled the world as a performer and teacher of the djembe, and is revered for his high level of mastery. In addition, he has personally created choreography and developed repertoire for dozens of dance companies worldwide.